Back in the Swing of Things!

Well, it has been a long time… I see from my last post I hadn’t done anything since July 24, 2013. Wow, I tell you, time flies when you have a baby. My little baby girl was born on October 23 and was a healthy 6 lb 6 oz. Now she is a chunky 12 lb 10 0z, it’s that […]

Snow Globe Christmas Tree

Hello All, Well we are getting ever closer to Christmas and I keep thinking about snow. Since it really doesn’t snow in California unless you drive to some snowy forsaken mountain that has more rock then snow, it really doesn’t really count.   So to cheer me up I made myself a little snow globe card. I’m sure some of you […]

3D Snowflake Card

Hello All, This is not a new idea of course; we all learn how to make 3D snowflakes in grade school with construction paper and glue.  Nevertheless, just because we learn something as children doesn’t mean we shouldn’t bring out the kids in use.  So I dug out my inner kid and pulled out this lovely idea and added my […]

Elegant Ideas – Etched Glass Containers

Hello All, Need a quick idea? Why not DIY yourself some etched glass containers. I found these cute glass containers at Ross a few weeks ago and thought they make great socking stuffers for family and friends. All you really need is some contact paper (the same stuff you line your kitchen cabinets) cut out some attractive patterns stick them on […]

Thomas Ornament Card

Hello All, My 2 year old son put up some ornament on our fake tree last week and after seeing him weigh down one side of it, it got me in the mood to create this. The light and green pattern was chosen after looking at my poor sad tree as it screamed “help me I’m going to fall over.” […]

Naughty or Nice Penguin Gift Card

Hello Everyone, It’s the first week of December and I can’t wait to get started to give out gift cards to friend and family. I thought I pull out my Cricut and create something festive. Materials: Cricut Machine Simply Charmed – Cricut Cartridge Red, Green, Black, Pink, Yellow, and white Card Stock Hole Pump Pattern Paper White Gel Pen Stapler […]

Joy Ornament Card

Hello All, If you’re planning to make your own ornaments this year and giving them out as gifts this card is right up your Christmas ally. Materials: Brown, Pink, Blue buttons Brown Ink Stamp – Joy Pop dots Tape Tacky Glue E-6000 Pencil Red ¼ Ribbon Sheer White ½ Ribbon Cream Cardstock Brown/Chocolate Cardstock Twine/Bakers Twine Pattern Paper Tag Punch […]

Snowmen Ornaments

Hello All, Well this is the last week of November, were all these creations I have made will be placed on our fake Christmas tree. But before I do I have one last ornament, Snowmen. No tree can be complete without Snowmen. So get your kids in on this project, have them twist different color pipe cleaners, pick out googol […]

The Joy of Hot Chocolate Gift Card

Hello All, Sometimes in life you just don’t want a fancy coffee drink. But some good old hot chocolate made at your fancy coffee place. So make your love one’s this easy to make gift card holder. ***If you do not have a die cutting machine or cartridges check out below for fussing cutting patterns offered free everyday by the […]

Polar Bear Ornament

Hello All, Last year it was all about the Owls and the year before that it was the Penguin. I say this year make it all about the Polar Bear. That’s right deck your halls with this cute little creation, and best part is it was all Dollar Tree items.  From her cute red nose to her fluffy ears each […]